Automobile accident claims and their victims are unique; however, the specific "manifestations" of pain and suffering might include: • The physical pain and discomfort caused by auto accident injuries; • The physical pain and discomfort resulting from necessary medical treatment to treat those injuries; • The negative impact of the physical pain, such as...
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It may be no major surprise that drowning is the cause of death in three-quarters of boating-related fatalities. But wearing the correct fitting life jacket properly and riding with a boat operator who’s completed an accredited boater safety education program reduces the risk of recreational boating accidents and drowning. Where instruction was known, 74%...
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That’s a good question. Criminal law deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses. Some examples are theft, assault, robbery, trafficking in controlled substances, and murder. A defendant who’s found guilty is punished by incarceration and/or fines. Crimes are broken down into two categories—felonies and misdemeanors. On the other hand, civil law...
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An initial consultation with an attorney is a key step in the litigation process. Let’s look at what you should expect in the meeting and what you can do to be ready beforehand. This first meeting has a couple of purposes: (1) the attorney wants to understand the primary aspects of your case, determine...
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Jury service is a civic duty that every Michigan citizen must perform. Now, you may have seen the reality hoax sitcom TV show “Jury Duty” and wondered if it’s accurate and what’s true about jury duty. We’re happy to explain. The TV show “Jury Duty” is about a fake jury trial. It stars Ronald...
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